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Gear Discussion Forums => Guitars Etc. => Topic started by: Basvarken on June 12, 2018, 02:22:13 PM

Title: my first guitar build
Post by: Basvarken on June 12, 2018, 02:22:13 PM
My sister-in-law asked me to build a guitar for her husband as a birthday gift.
He asked for a Les Paul Scorpion. The one with the red stripe.
But with my own personal touch.

Didn't quite make it in time for his birthday (which was three weeks ago), but it's ready now.

The Brooks LP-SC. My first guitar build (I've only built basses so far)

(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-full-diagonal-2-1500_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-body-diagonal-2-1500_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-headstock-2-1500_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-input-close1500_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-close-neckpickup1500_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-body1500_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-diagonal-full1500_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-full-vertical1500.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-back-full-vertical1500_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/lp-sc-back-detail1500_orig.jpg)

On my website you can also see pics of the build process
http://www.enkoo.nl/brooks-lp-sc.html
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: BTL on June 12, 2018, 09:17:21 PM
That's lovely!
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: amptech on June 12, 2018, 10:09:08 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Christine on June 12, 2018, 11:12:46 PM
That is lovely, the red stripe works so well. I do like the body binding as well, Maple/Sycamore? The gold hardware is great, I wish there was more available for basses (as in pickups really)

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My sister-in-law asked me to build a guitar for her husband as a birthday gift
You're brother then?
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Basvarken on June 13, 2018, 12:15:21 AM
The binding of the neck and back of the body is flamed maple.
The binding on the topside of the body is not really a binding . It is a Paul Red Smith type binding.

Jérôme is the man who is married to my wife's sister  8)
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: doombass on June 13, 2018, 02:31:39 AM
Quote from: Basvarken on June 13, 2018, 12:15:21 AM
The binding on the topside of the body is not really a binding . It is a Paul Red Smith type binding.

Natural masked like Warmoth do? That guitar is simply gorgeous! Considering many parts of that work is very time consuming I'd say 3 weeks overdue on that guitar is well worth waiting for. Well done Rob!
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Basvarken on June 13, 2018, 03:24:49 AM
I don't know what a natural Warmoth masking is.
But here's how I did it:

First I put masking tape on the parts that were going to be stained. Leaving the binding parts exposed.
Then I sprayed clear coat on the binding parts.
After that I removed the masking and stained the bass. The waterbased stain does not adhere to the clearcoat.


(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/31948706-10216189759721738-2293916409018712064-n_orig.jpg)
(http://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/31948264-10216198172292047-3130180746669457408-n_orig.jpg)
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Grog on June 13, 2018, 06:34:44 AM
Awesome! I'll bet your Brother-in-law is thrilled!
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: doombass on June 13, 2018, 07:30:00 AM
The Warmoth way turns out the same, but they first mask the edge of the top and stain or put solid finish on the rest. Then they remove the masking tape and do the clearcoat.
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Dave W on June 13, 2018, 07:50:00 AM
Lovely work, Rob. Turned out great.
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Basvarken on June 13, 2018, 09:09:15 AM
Quote from: doombass on June 13, 2018, 07:30:00 AM
The Warmoth way turns out the same, but they first mask the edge of the top and stain or put solid finish on the rest. Then they remove the masking tape and do the clearcoat.

That wouldn't work with a stain. Waterbased stain will creep underneath the masking tape.
Don't ask me how I know this  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: doombass on June 13, 2018, 10:47:44 AM
Quote from: Basvarken on June 13, 2018, 09:09:15 AM
That wouldn't work with a stain. Waterbased stain will creep underneath the masking tape.
Don't ask me how I know this  :mrgreen:
Haha, alright. I got curious because I wrote earlier from memory so I looked it up. This is how Warmoth describe their process:
"The process is to mask off the edges of the top wood, then spray or dye the body. The mask is then removed before shooting the clear coats. A dark color for the body gives the most contrast."
They don't say stain, but dye. I don't know the difference to be honest.  ???
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Basvarken on June 13, 2018, 11:16:21 AM
That must be some sort of tinted lacquer.
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Pilgrim on June 13, 2018, 11:21:20 AM
Incredible work!! Lovely indeed.
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: clankenstein on June 13, 2018, 01:57:09 PM
Most awesome! How does it sound?
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Granny Gremlin on June 13, 2018, 02:05:21 PM
Beautiful. 

And funny, I was just musing this week about inquiring about whether you'd do a 6 banger.  Having trouble finding a project body in the config I want.  Then I thought the shipping would kill it and got busy with other things.
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Basvarken on June 13, 2018, 11:51:02 PM
Shipping a guitar would probably be around 150 Euro (230 Canadian dollars)
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Basvarken on June 22, 2018, 02:49:27 PM
I'm not much of a guitar player, but I did manage to make a quick video of the guitar before I sent it out to France.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-9D_RtYNjQ
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Dave W on June 22, 2018, 06:47:42 PM
Sounds great and looks great.  :toast:
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: amptech on June 22, 2018, 11:40:44 PM
Sounds good!
Title: Re: my first guitar build
Post by: Rob on July 05, 2018, 01:26:05 PM
I agree!
I particularly appreciate the same riff being played for comparison too.